Program Overview

Introduction to the Art Studio Program

The Art Studio B.A. degree program provides a broad foundation in art practice, history, and theory that emphasizes experimentation, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and global awareness. Interaction with a faculty of practicing artists, visiting artists, professional and student exhibitions, international study, as well as the resources of the larger university, foster informed, engaged, and creative graduates, preparing them for professional careers and graduate studies.

Program Overview

• The Art Studio B.A. students develop an individual plan of study that encourages exploration and specialization in one or more studio practices, including:
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing/painting
  • Fiber/fabrics
  • Mixed media
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Time-based art
  • Sculpture
  • Courses in professional development and Art History

Why Consider an Art Studio Major?

To learn to create, interpret, analyze, and make informed judgments about art, studio concepts, and practices.

Student Resources

• Department website: Art and Art History
• Department advising: Visit the Art Studio webpage for more information.
• Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
• Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
• Sample Careers:
  • Art Educator
  • Exhibiting Artist
  • Exhibit Designer
  • Gallery Director
  • Photographer
  • Curator

Admission and Declaration Process

• Most classes in the Studio area are restricted to majors only.
• An online application is required to access classes in this area.
• The application will include a portfolio of recent work and an unofficial transcript of any college-level courses already taken.
• Application Deadlines: Application deadlines are by midnight on October 15 and January 31.

Grade Requirements

• A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Program Requirements

Credits Required

• Total credits required: 72

Course Requirements

• ART 109 - Visual Dialogue Credits: 3
• ART 110 - View and Gesture Credits: 5
• ART 120 - Surface and Color Credits: 5
• ART 230 - Form and Space Credits: 5
• ART 280 - Time and Motion Credits: 5
• 9 credits from the following:
  • One course from:
    • A/HI 211 - History of Western Art I: Prehistory to the Middle Ages Credits: 3
    • A/HI 212 - History of Western Art II: Renaissance to Modernity Credits: 3
  • One course from:
    • A/HI 240 - Visual Culture in Western Europe in the 19th Century Credits: 3
    • A/HI 241 - Visual Culture in Western Europe and America in the 20th Century Credits: 3
  • One course from:
    • A/HI 245 - African American Art Credits: 3
    • A/HI 250 - Arts of Africa pre-1900 Credits: 3
    • A/HI 251 - Arts of Africa after 1900 Credits: 3
  • One course from:
    • A/HI 270 - Visual Culture in South and Southeast Asia Credits: 3
    • A/HI 271 - Visual Culture in East Asia Credits: 3
    • or EAST 271 - Visual Culture in East Asia Credits: 3
    • A/HI 272 - Contemporary Art in Asia Credits: 3
• 20 credits of 300- or 400-level art studio courses in area of selected concentration
• 5 credits of 300- or 400-level art studio or design electives
• 5 credits from:
  • ART 494 - Advanced Studio Seminar Credits: 5
  • ART 495 - Professional Practices for Studio Artist Credits: 5
• 10 credits of 300- or 400-level art history (A/HI 300, A/HI 302, A/HI 305 and A/HI 306 are not accepted toward the major.)

Departmental Honors

In addition to the general requirements for all honors students, an art major who wishes to graduate with honors must complete an honors senior project in art.

University Graduation Requirements

• General University Requirements
• Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
• 180 Minimum Total Credits
• 60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
• Residency Requirement
• Minimum Grade Requirements
• Final Quarter Requirement